November 14, 2011
Hockey Canada has implemented a new rule which is a zero tolerance measure for all head contact in minor, female, junior and senior hockey. The rule is as follows:
A minor penalty shall be assessed for all accidental hits to the head, while a double minor penalty, or a major and game misconduct at the discretion of the referee based on the degree of violence of impact, shall be assessed for any intentional contact to the head.
A minor penalty and misconduct or a major penalty and a game misconduct shall be assessed for all checks to the head, at the discretion of the referee. A major penalty and a game misconduct, or match penalty, shall be assessed to any player who injures an opponent under this rule.
6.5 (b) Head Contact (Major + Game) - 2 Games
6.5 (d) Head Contact (Major + Game with Injury) - 3 Games
6.5 (d) Head Contact (Match) - 4 Games
6.5 (e) Head Contact (Match) - Indefinite
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